Thomas Pesquet, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS), often takes to Instagram to share incredible posts. His shares often showcase varied images captured from space. Just like his recent share that showcases thunderstorms in space. There is a chance that his share will leave you saying wow – and that too repeatedly.
The image of thunderstorms in space has now wowed people. (Instagram/@thom_astro)
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“Thunderstorms are a bit like fireworks for us in space. Bright flashes in the night that make us go wooo,” he wrote while sharing the incredible pictures.
Take a look at the post:
The post has been shared about 19 hours ago. Since being posted, it has gathered tons of likes, about 95,000 till now and the numbers are only increasing. The post has also accumulated tons of comments from people.
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“Magnificent,” wrote an Instagram user. “Extraordinary,” posted another. “Wow,” commented a third.
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“Magnificent,” wrote an Instagram user. “Extraordinary,” posted another. “Wow,” commented a third.
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What are your thoughts on the images? Did they leave you mesmerised?
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
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